Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay Inc

Organization Overview

Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay Inc is located in St Petersburg, FL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2015

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE VETERANS ART CENTER TAMPA BAY, INC. (VACTB) IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MILITARY AND VETERANS THROUGH ART-RELATED PROGRAMS. AS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE, VACTB IS SUPPORTIVE OF THEIR NEED FOR THERAPEUTIC OUTLETS AND VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS HELP THE PARTICIPANTS TO EXPLORE, DEVELOP AND SHARE THEIR ARTISTIC ABILITIES BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES AND VENUES. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXHIBITS OF VETERAN AND MILITARY ART SERVE TO HELP EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND GENERATE SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING FOR THE VETERAN'S EXPERIENCES AND NEED FOR RECOVERY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ART AS THERAPY: VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE ART PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT VETERANS RETURNING FROM ACTIVE DUTY. THESE VETERANS MAY BE RECOVERING FROM PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICATION CONDITIONS WHICH IMPAIR FUNCTIONING AND AFFECT ENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE. ART THERAPY PROGRAMS MAY BENEFIT THESE INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING VOCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITIES. BOTH VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMS, WITH QUALIFIED ART THERAPISTS TO BE RETAINED FOR INSTRUCTION. IN 2015, THE PROGRAM WAS UNDER DEVELOPMENT.


TOUR DE FORCE: NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL ARTIST EXHIBITIONS. THE VETERANS ART CENTER TAMPA BAY INC WILL WORK TO SPONSOR NATIONAL TRAVELING EXHIBITS CENTERED ON THEMES RELATED TO NATIONAL MILITARY HISTORY AND VETERANS' ART PROJECTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC OF THE MILITARY EXPERIENCE EXPRESSED THROUGH THE VARIOUS ART MEDIUMS. IN 2015, THE PROGRAM WAS UNDER DEVELOPMENT.


ESPRIT DE CORPS: SATURDAY MORNING ART ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS: SATURDAY MORNING ACTIVITIES PROGRAM IS BEING ESTABLISHED TO INCLUDE BOTH VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE ART ACTIVITIES. BY INCLUDING THE MILITARY FAMILIES, THIS PROGRAM HELPS PROVIDE, OR MAKE AVAILABLE, AN EXTENDED NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOR VETERANS WHO MAY BE DEALING WITH ACTIVE DUTY AND POST DEPLOYMENT STRESSES. THIS PROGRAM WAS UNDER DEVELOPMENT IN 2015.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Macksam
President
$0
Nancy Giles
Director
$0
Genevieve Freeman
Secretary
$0
Valiere Ellis
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$10,738
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,913
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,738
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,738

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